Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aerodynamics.

This section includes 7 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aerodynamics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Why do cargo aircrafts make use of supercritical airfoil?

A. Better takeoff and landing performance
B. No vortex formation
C. More fuel carrying capacity in thicker airfoil
D. Thinner airfoil resulting in less wing weight
Answer» B. No vortex formation
2.

Supercritical wings are characterized as high-lifting wings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
3.

Why does the trailing edge of a supercritical airfoil have a cusp-like shape?

A. Reduce drag
B. Counter highly negative camber at the front end
C. Counter highly positive camber at the front end
D. Increase fuel carrying capacity in the wing
Answer» C. Counter highly positive camber at the front end
4.

How is supercritical airfoil different from the NACA 64 series airfoil?

A. Thinner airfoil
B. Less cambered
C. Flatter top surface
D. Flatter lower surface
Answer» D. Flatter lower surface
5.

What is the purpose of supercritical airfoil?

A. Reduce critical Mach number
B. Increase drag divergence Mach number
C. Reduce drag divergence Mach number
D. Increase lift of the airfoil at supersonic speed
Answer» C. Reduce drag divergence Mach number
6.

What is the reason for a sudden increase in drag beyond drag divergence?

A. Transonic region on top surface of the airfoil
B. Supersonic region on top and bottom region of the airfoil
C. Prandt- Glauert compressibility effect
D. The shape of the airfoil
Answer» C. Prandt- Glauert compressibility effect
7.

High speed subsonic aircrafts are designed with thick airfoil wings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.